1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88

To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 235 kg more than 1955 Oldsmobile 88.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1955 Oldsmobile 88 has manual transmission. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 1955 Oldsmobile 88
Make Oldsmobile Oldsmobile
Model Ninety-Eight 88
Year Released 1972 1955
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 5318 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 161 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103.1 mm 98.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.9 mm 87.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 5900 mm 5180 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 3110 mm


 

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